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White Coconut Creme from Art of TeaSat, 23 Nov 2013 23:12:52 -0500/teas/White%20Coconut%20Creme/2572-white-coconut-creme?note=204544
Sencha Jade Reserve from TeavanaSat, 23 Nov 2013 23:13:34 -0500/teas/Sencha%20Jade%20Reserve/22569-sencha-jade-reserve?note=204546
Iron Goddess of Mercy - Yi Kuan Yin - Green from Art of TeaSat, 23 Nov 2013 23:13:52 -0500/teas/Iron%20Goddess%20of%20Mercy%20-%20Yi%20Kuan%20Yin%20-%20Green/2855-iron-goddess-of-mercy-yi-kuan-yin-green?note=204547
Liquid Jade from Art of TeaSat, 23 Nov 2013 23:14:03 -0500/teas/Liquid%20Jade/2868-liquid-jade?note=204548
Yun Wu Clouds Mist Fair Trade Green Tea from Art of TeaSat, 23 Nov 2013 23:14:18 -0500/teas/Yun%20Wu%20Clouds%20Mist%20Fair%20Trade%20Green%20Tea/24135-yun-wu-clouds-mist-fair-trade-green-tea?note=204549
Sencha from Art of TeaSat, 23 Nov 2013 23:14:29 -0500/teas/Sencha/2925-sencha?note=204551
Lotus Green from Art of TeaSat, 23 Nov 2013 23:14:40 -0500/teas/Lotus%20Green/2848-lotus-green?note=204552
Jasmine Dragon Phoenix Pearls from TeavanaSat, 23 Nov 2013 23:14:55 -0500/teas/Jasmine%20Dragon%20Phoenix%20Pearls/511-jasmine-dragon-phoenix-pearls?note=204553
Jasmine Dragon Phoenix Pearls from TeavanaSat, 23 Nov 2013 23:15:07 -0500/teas/Jasmine%20Dragon%20Phoenix%20Pearls/511-jasmine-dragon-phoenix-pearls?note=204554
Emperor's Clouds and Mist from TeavanaSat, 23 Nov 2013 23:15:26 -0500/teas/Emperor's%20Clouds%20and%20Mist/18084-emperors-clouds-and-mist?note=204555
Body + Mind White Tea from TeavanaSat, 23 Nov 2013 23:15:40 -0500/teas/Body%20+%20Mind%20White%20Tea/5637-body-plus-mind-white-tea?note=204556
Fig Rose from TeavanaSat, 23 Nov 2013 23:39:37 -0500/teas/Fig%20Rose/36636-fig-rose?note=204557
Fig Rose from TeavanaSat, 23 Nov 2013 23:39:53 -0500/teas/Fig%20Rose/36636-fig-rose?note=204558
Pumpkin Spice Rooibos Herbal Blend from Trader Joe'sSat, 23 Nov 2013 23:41:45 -0500/teas/Pumpkin%20Spice%20Rooibos%20Herbal%20Blend/40611-pumpkin-spice-rooibos-herbal-blend?note=204559
Vanilla & Cinnamon Black Tea from Trader Joe'sSat, 23 Nov 2013 23:42:08 -0500/teas/Vanilla%20&%20Cinnamon%20Black%20Tea/16640-vanilla-and-cinnamon-black-tea?note=204560
Tie Guan Yin High Grade Oolong from Yezi TeaBeing fairly new to loose leaf tea, I am still figuring out which teas I prefer.
I took advantage of Yezi Tea's sample promotion and received this tea along with their Puchong oolong and their Dragonwell green teas.
I was blown away with the fullness and varying flavor profiles this TGY offers. So much so that I returned to Yezi Tea to make it a staple in my cupboard. Yezi Tea offers a great selection of fine quality teas, has phenomenal prices, offers three free samples with every order, and has very cheap and quick shipping.
I highly recommend Yezi Tea's to any tea aficionados and newbies alike.
I will provide a more thorough review after I receive my order and have the opportunity to play around with my steeping methods.Sun, 24 Nov 2013 10:57:30 -0500/teas/Tie%20Guan%20Yin%20High%20Grade%20Oolong/40438-tie-guan-yin-high-grade-oolong?note=204603
Tie Guan Yin High Grade Oolong from Yezi TeaThis is my favorite oolong and I am currently testing different brewing methods and thoroughly enjoyed today's brew.
In a 10oz Teapot:
60 second rinse and discard
2:00 minute steep - lite yellow brew with a very floral aroma. Strong flavor with a slight floral taste and no bitterness.
2:30 minute steep - A darker yellow brew with a floral aroma but not as strong as the previous steeping. A much more robust flavor profile in this brew with a nice rounded flavor with a slight sweetness lingering on the tongue.
3:00 minute steep - same color as the previous brew with little floral aroma. This steeping was extremely smooth and buttery. A nice rounded flavor and a lingering sweetness that left me wanting more.
another 3:00 minute steep - almost identical to the previous brew.
I'm looking forward to trying this in my new yixing and am thinking of buying a gaiwan soon as I have heard it is the best method for brewing a TGY.
Fri, 13 Dec 2013 19:24:12 -0500/teas/Tie%20Guan%20Yin%20High%20Grade%20Oolong/40438-tie-guan-yin-high-grade-oolong?note=208376
Tie Guan Yin High Grade Oolong from Yezi TeaAfter testing multiple brewing methods with this tea I have found my favorite:
I average 5-6 steepings in my 8oz yixing teapot using 1 heaping tsp of leaves (aprox. 4g)
The sweet honeysuckle and orchid aroma builds upon each steeping and diminishes around the 5th.
The color of the brew starts off a very pale yellow and turns into a deeper yellow/green at the final infusion.
The taste starts off very floral and strong and smooths out and sweetens with each additional brew.
I generally add 15 seconds to each steeping which is more than enough to get a new and unique aroma and flavor each steeping.
I highly recommend this tea!Sat, 28 Dec 2013 23:54:11 -0500/teas/Tie%20Guan%20Yin%20High%20Grade%20Oolong/40438-tie-guan-yin-high-grade-oolong?note=211291